{"data":{"description":"Rare Images of Washington: Harvard, Mount Vernon, Bridges Creek, site of George Washington's birthplace, in Westmoreland County, Virginia and more.","title":"Places: Images of Washington","post_type":"page","content":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #ad8431;\"\u003eRare Images of Early American Places\u003c/h2\u003e\r\nThe word 'places' is commonly understood to mean a specific space, area, or spot, such as cities and towns and landscapes. However, we will use that meaning to infer a sense of place that comes from experiencing those 'places.' And how those 'places' impacted early America.The places chronicled by the images in this section illustrate the depth and, even brilliance, of those who made the years of early America a unique experience in history.\r\n\r\nA man of vision, \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Washington\u003c/strong\u003e understood the role of building and architecture as a powerful force in establishing a sense of place in society but also a lasting national identity. His experience as a land surveyor from the age of 17 gave him an understanding for space and distance he would utilize later in life. When Washington chose to expand and remodel Mount Vernon, he used architecture to express his place among his peers. Eventually, this need to create 'place' allowed him to guide the creation of a federal city as a world-class capital. A capital city that offered monumental public buildings, wide laws and inspiring vistas.\r\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #ad8431;\"\u003eRare Images of Washington:\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #ad8431;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003eHarvard, Mount Vernon, Bridges Creek, site of George Washington's birthplace, in Westmoreland County, Virginia and more.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #ad8431;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick any of the images below for a larger view.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctable style=\"color: #000000; height: 578px;\" width=\"598\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #723838;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ca href=\"/earlyamerica/harvard-college\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-4734 size-full\" src=\"/images/earlyamerica/Harvard-College.jpg\" alt=\"Harvard College\" width=\"180\" height=\"130\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cp\u003e Harvard College in 1770. From an engraving by Paul Revere.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpview-error\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #723838;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"toolbar\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpview-error\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ca href=\"/earlyamerica/gwhome\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-4733 size-full\" src=\"/images/earlyamerica/GWHome.jpg\" alt=\"George Washington's Birthplace\" width=\"180\" height=\"130\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cp\u003e George Washington was born in this one-story frame house in Virginia. Typical of the farm houses of the day, it had rooms on the ground floor, others in the attic, with two large chimneys at each end.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #723838;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ca href=\"/earlyamerica/gwbirthplace\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-4732 size-full\" src=\"/images/earlyamerica/GWBirthPlace.jpg\" alt=\"Bridges Creek, Virginia\" width=\"180\" height=\"130\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cp\u003e Site of George Washington's birthplace, Bridges Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia. The house commanded a sweeping view of the Potomac River.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #723838;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ca href=\"/earlyamerica/cityofwash\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-4730 size-full\" src=\"/images/earlyamerica/CityofWash.jpg\" alt=\"City of Washington\" width=\"180\" height=\"130\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cp\u003e The City of Washington in 1800. Site of the new federal city on the North bank of the Potomac. Congress held its first session here on Nov. 17th, 1774.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #723838;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ca href=\"/earlyamerica/mtvernon-early\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-4735 size-full\" src=\"/images/earlyamerica/MtVernon-early.jpg\" alt=\"Mount Vernon\" width=\"131\" height=\"130\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cp\u003e An early view of Mount Vernon. Washington inherited the property upon the death of his older brother's widow. It was Washington's home from 1747 until his death in 1799.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #723838;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ca href=\"/earlyamerica/gw-mtvernon\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-4731 size-full\" src=\"/images/earlyamerica/GW-MtVernon.jpg\" alt=\"Washington at Mount Vernon\" width=\"180\" height=\"130\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cp\u003e Washington at his Mount Vernon home in 1790. The house overlooking the Potomac was remodeled and enlarged after his marriage to Martha. It remained their home until their respective deaths.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\r\nThese images, in effect clip art, can be downloaded at no charge for personal use only. 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